Description
Plump shrimp seared in a rich garlic butter sauce and coated in smoky Cajun spices for a bold, zesty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust based on seasoning salt content)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove all surface moisture.
- Toss shrimp in a bowl with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun-American